Travel Book Review: The Family Traveler’s Handbook

  Traveling with kids can be daunting if you have never done it before. The planning, the packing, the car ride, the plane ride, the hotel...the list goes on and on.  With a little know-how, traveling with your family can...

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Down the Shore

I wasn't always a Vermonter. I was born in New York City, raised in New Jersey and then did a short stint in Austin, Texas. My first independent travel adventure involved a week-long class trip to Paris during my...

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Cruising Costa Rica and Panama with Windstar

I am a huge advocate of multi-generational travel. I started traveling alone with my Grandmother when I was twelve. Our first trip was to Greece. After that, we cruised around the Caribbean a few times and then explored a bunch of...

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Multi-Generational Travel at Basin Harbor Club

I have been traveling with my Grandmother for as long as I can remember. Our first official Grandmother and Granddaughter trip was to Greece in grade school. Not long after that we went on a Caribbean cruise and then in college,...

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Hotel Omni Mont-Royal Montreal

Living just a few hours away from the city, we get to Montreal a few times a year. Our family has always been drawn to staying in Old Montreal (Vieux-Montréal), however, this time we stayed at the newly renovated Hotel Omni...

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Basin Harbor Club – A Place to Come Home To

What began as a small Inn over 100 years ago has evolved to what we now call the Basin Harbor Club—a sprawling resort alongside Lake Champlain that many guests return to year after year. We spent a long weekend...

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Things to Do with Kids in Orlando, Florida

Dreaming of a warm weather vacation this winter?  Well, it is closer than you think! To escape our winter blues, we planned a quick, long weekend getaway in January.  When choosing a hotel for this trip, we wanted a...

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American Girl Doll Package at the Orlando Hotel

If you are looking for the ultimat mother-daughter getaway you must check out the American Girl Doll Package at the Orlando hotel in West Hollywood. You will find this Los Angeles boutique hotel perfectly situated in the trendy West...

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One Love for U2 – We Get to Share It

My husband and I have been U2 fans for more than 25 years. Collectively we have seen them over 30 times, across 3 countries, and in countless cities with many friends. However, we hadn't seen them with our children. Our kids...

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Mirror Lake Inn and Resort

The Mirror Lake Inn and Resort has wonderful Adirondack charm and is set on the edge of one of the prettiest lakes in Adirondack Mountains of upstate New York. The inn first opened in 1924 and is rich in...

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